Does Charlotte's airport have a lounge?

Charlotte Douglas International Airport has 9 airport lounges: 2 Admirals Clubs Centurion Lounge The Club CLT Delta Sky Club Gameway 2 Minute Suites USO Lounge

Is there a Priority Pass lounge in Charlotte?

Priority Pass members can access The Club CLT, Gameway, and Minute Suites.

Is the Admirals Club open in Charlotte?

Charlotte Douglas International Airport has 2 Admiral Clubs open: Concourse B, near gate B3: Daily from 5:15 a.m. to 10:45 p.m. Concourse C/D connector: Daily from 5:15 a.m. to 10:45 p.m.

Is there an American Express lounge at Charlotte's airport?

Charlotte Douglas International Airport has a Centurion Lounge in Concourse D/E connector on the mezzanine. The lounge is open daily from 5 a.m. to 10:30 p.m.

Full List of Airport Lounges at Charlotte Douglas International Airport [CLT]

Updated: April 15, 2025, 1:41pm CDT

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Key Takeaways
CLT Terminal Map
Admirals Club
Centurion Lounge
The Club CLT
Delta Sky Club
Gameway
Minute Suites
USO Lounge
Connecting Between Terminals for Lounge Access
Best Credit Cards to Access Priority Pass Lounges
Final Thoughts

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Key Takeaways

Charlotte Douglas International Airport (CLT) features several lounges, including the American Airlines Admirals Club, Centurion Lounge, and The Club CLT.
Priority Pass members can access The Club CLT, Gameway, and Minute Suites.

Charlotte Douglas International Airport (CLT) serves over 46 million passengers annually, making it the eleventh-busiest airport in the U.S. CLT is American Airlines’ second-largest hub, dominating Concourses B, C, and D operations.

In addition to 2 Admirals Clubs, eligible passengers can access the Centurion Lounge, The Club CLT, Delta Sky Club, Gameway, and the USO Lounge. Passengers traveling on any airline can also pay for a private room to relax at Minute Suites.

Note: If lounge access is important to you, see our post on the best credit cards for lounge access.

CLT Terminal Map

Charlotte Douglas International Airport Map — Charlotte Douglas International Airport map. Image Credit: Charlotte Douglas International Airport

CLT Airport Lounges by Terminal

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Terminal	Lounges
Main Terminal	Minute Suites USO Lounge
Concourse A	The Club CLT Delta Sky Club
Concourse B	Admirals Club
Concourse D/E	Admirals Club Centurion Lounge Gameway Minute Suites

Hot Tip: Check out our terminal guide to Charlotte Douglas International Airport to learn about the airport’s facilities, ground transportation, airlines, and more.

Admirals Club

Charlotte Douglas International Airport has 2 Admirals Clubs:

Concourse B, near gate B3: Daily from 5:15 a.m. to 10:45 p.m.
Concourse C/D connector: Daily from 5:15 a.m. to 10:45 p.m.

Admirals Club Facilities

Snacks
Soft and alcoholic drinks
Premium food and beverages for purchase
TVs
Business services
Wi-Fi
Conference rooms (Concourse C/D connector lounge)

Admirals Club Access

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Access Type	Details	Fees and Policies
Day pass	A same-day boarding pass is required for access. Passengers can bring up to 3 children (under 18).	$79 or 7,900 AAdvantage miles Valid when traveling with American Airlines or a partner airline
Admirals Club members	A same-day boarding card is required for access. Members may be accompanied by their immediate family (including spouse and children under 18) or up to 2 guests.	AAdvantage Status	Fee
		AAdvantage	$850 (85,000 miles)
		AAdvantage Gold	$825 (82,500 miles)
		AAdvantage Platinum	$800 (80,000 miles)
		AAdvantage Platinum Pro	$775 (77,500 miles)
		AAdvantage Executive Platinum	$750 (75,000 miles)
		Flights must be marketed or operated by American Airlines or Oneworld partner airline or marketed by Aer Lingus and operated by American (please refer to the admittance section).
First and business class	A same-day boarding card for an international flight is required for access.	Flights must be marketed and operated by American Airlines or a Oneworld partner airline, or marketed by Aer Lingus and operated by American.
AAdvantage Executive Platinum, Platinum Pro, and Platinum	A same-day boarding card for an international flight is required for access when traveling in any cabin. Eligible passengers are permitted to bring 1 guest (infants under 2 years are admitted free).
Oneworld Emerald and Sapphire	A same-day boarding card for an international flight is required for access when traveling in any cabin. Eligible passengers are permitted to bring 1 guest (infants under 2 years are admitted free).	Flights must be marketed and operated by American Airlines or a Oneworld partner airline. Not valid for passengers traveling solely on North American routes
Citi^®/AAdvantage^® Executive World Elite Mastercard^® cardmembers and authorized users ($175 per year)	Cardholders receive a free Admirals Club membership (see Admirals Club membership details above). A same-day boarding card is required for access. Passengers may be accompanied by their immediate family (including spouse and children under 18) or up to 2 guests.	Annual fee: $595 Flights must be marketed or operated by American Airlines, marketed and operated by any Oneworld partner airline.
Military	Uniformed military personnel may access the lounge with a same-day boarding card. Passengers may be accompanied by their immediate family (including spouse and children under 18) or up to 2 guests.	Valid on an American Airlines-operated flight

American Airlines Admirals Club House Rules

Passengers must have appropriate access to the required terminal or concourse, as gate passes will not be issued for entry.
Admirals Club Lifetime Members may access the Admirals Club with same-day travel on any airline.
A government-issued photo ID, the relevant access card (e.g., AAdvantage membership card or number), and a same-day boarding card are required.

Read the full list of house rules on American Airlines’ website.

Hot Tip: Check out our full list of U.S. American Airlines Admirals Club locations.

Centurion Lounge

CLTCenturionEntrySeating — Image Credit: Jarrod West

Location: Concourse D/E connector on the mezzanine
Opening Hours: Daily from 5:30 a.m. to 10:30 p.m.

Centurion Lounge Facilities

Self-service buffet with hot and cold dishes
Full-service bar
Coffee stations
Family room
Phone rooms
Showers with toiletries

Centurion Lounge Access

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Access Type	Details	Fees and Policies
The Platinum Card^® from American Express	Passengers can access the lounge with a same-day boarding card. Guest access is unlocked after spending $75,000 in a calendar year.	Annual fee: $695 (see rates & fees) Valid flying with any airline Guest passes may be purchased for $50 per adult or $30 per child.
The Business Platinum Card^® from American Express		Annual fee: $695 (see rates & fees) Valid flying with any airline Guest passes may be purchased for $50 per adult or $30 per child.
Corporate Platinum Card^® by American Express		Annual fee: $550 (see rates & fees) Valid flying with any airline Guest passes may be purchased for $50 per adult or $30 per child.
Delta SkyMiles^® Reserve American Express Card	Passengers can access the lounge with a same-day boarding card. Passengers may bring 2 guests at a charge of $50 per person.	Annual fee: $650 (see rates & fees) Valid flying with any airline
Delta SkyMiles^® Reserve Business American Express Card		Annual fee: $650 (see rates & fees) Valid flying with any airline

Centurion Lounge House Rules

Guests and family members are not permitted to access the lounge or remain in the lounge without the cardholder.
Complimentary guest access quota is per day.
Children under 2 years are admitted free of charge.

Bottom Line: Centurion Lounges are popular amongst travel enthusiasts and can be found in many airports across the U.S.

The Club CLT

Location: Concourse A just before gates A21 and A22
Opening Hours: Daily from 5 a.m. to 9:30 p.m.

The Club CLT Facilities

Complimentary snacks and beverages
Digital food and beverage ordering
Workstation with PC and printer
TV channels and flight info
Complimentary shower facility
Complimentary high-speed Wi-Fi

The Club CLT Access

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Access	Details	Fees and Policy
Day pass	Valid for passengers traveling on any airline	You can access the lounge up to 3 hours before your flight departure. Bookings must be made at least 6 hours in advance of your flight time. Children under 2 can enter the lounge for free. Day pass: $50, subject to availability
Priority Pass	Valid for passengers traveling on any airline	The lounge may exceed its seating limit between the hours of 2:30 p.m. and 6:30 p.m.; access is at the lounge’s sole discretion. Access is permitted 3 hours prior to scheduled flight departure. Priority Pass membership: Standard $99, Standard Plus $329, Prestige $469

The Club CLT House Rules

Access is permitted 3 hours prior to your scheduled flight departure.
Infants under 2 years are admitted free. All children must be accompanied by an adult.

Delta Sky Club

Location: Concourse A, mezzanine, near gate A32
Opening Hours: Daily from 5 a.m. to 8 p.m.

Delta Sky Club Facilities

Food buffet
2 beverage stations
6 soundproof booths
Bar with views of the concourse below
Cyber bar with runway views.

Delta Sky Club Access

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Access Type	Details	Fees and Policies
Executive membership	Executive members have unlimited access to any Delta Sky Club along with 2 guests.	$1,495 (annually) \| 149,500 miles Passengers must be traveling on a same-day ticket with Delta or a Delta partner airline (excludes existing Delta Lifetime members that can access the lounge when traveling on any airline). Individuals must be 18 to qualify for membership.
Individual membership	Individual members have unlimited access to any Delta Sky Club. Members can bring up to 2 guests for $50 per person.	$695 (annually) \| 69,500 miles Passengers must be traveling on a same-day ticket with Delta or a Delta partner airline (excludes existing Delta Lifetime members that can access the lounge when traveling on any airline). Individuals must be 18 to qualify for membership.
Delta Diamond, Platinum and Gold Medallion members	Medallion members can access a Delta Sky Club on the same day of travel and may bring 1 guest.	Passengers can access the lounge when flying Delta Premium Select internationally or in Delta One (or equivalent cabin on a Delta partner flight). Guest must be traveling in Delta Premium Select or Delta One (or an equivantent cabin on a Delta partner flight). Medallion members traveling in First Class (or an equivalent cabin on a Delta partner flight) to Mexico, Canada, and Central America may access the lounge with 1 guest (also traveling in First Class or an equivalent cabin on a Delta partner flight).
SkyTeam Elite Plus	Elite status passengers can access a Delta Sky Club on the same day of travel with 1 guest.	Passengers traveling in any cabin may access the lounge when traveling on a SkyTeam international flight or SkyTeam domestic flight connecting to/from a same-day international flight (includes same-day travel on a Delta domestic flight connecting to an international Delta or any other SkyTeam partner flight.
Delta One or SkyTeam Premium cabin	Passengers can access a Delta Sky Club on the same day of travel.	Flying Delta, Delta One passengers can access the lounge when flying domestically or when connecting to/from an international flight. Flying on a SkyTeam flight, premium passengers can access the lounge if confirmed in the first or business cabin for the international segment of the journey.
Delta SkyMiles^® Reserve American Express Card	Cardmembers have unlimited access to any Delta Sky Club with 4 guest passes annually. Members can bring up to 2 guests for $50 per person.	$650 (rates & fees) Member must hold a same-day ticket for a Delta-marketed or Delta-operated flight. Passengers traveling on Delta partner flight can access the lounge for $50. The credit card must be used for payment.
The Platinum Card^® from American Express	10 visits to Delta Sky Clubs (when flying Delta) with the ability to unlock unlimited visits through spend	$695 (rates & fees) Member must hold a same-day ticket for a Delta-operated or Delta-marketed flight operated by WestJet.
The Business Platinum Card^® from American Express		$695 (rates & fees) Member must hold a same-day ticket for a Delta-operated or Delta-marketed flight operated by WestJet.
Centurion ® Card from American Express Members		Initiation fee: $10,000 Annual membership fee: $5,000 Member must hold a same-day ticket for a Delta-operated or Delta-marketed flight operated by WestJet.
LATAM Business Class Passengers	Passengers may access any Delta Sky Club. No guests permitted.	LATAM business class passengers may access the lounge with a same-day boarding pass for international travel or in conjunction with an international flight connection operated by Delta or LATAM. No guests are permitted.
LATAM Black Signature, Black, or Platinum LATAM Pass Member	Members may access any Delta Sky Club and may bring 1 guest.	These members may access any Delta Sky Club with a same-day boarding pass in any class of service or in conjunction with a same-day connecting international flight operated by Delta or LATAM.
WestJet Business Class Passengers	Passengers may access any Delta Sky Club. No guests are permitted.	WestJet business class passengers may access the lounge with a same-day boarding pass for international travel or in conjunction with an international flight connection operated by Delta or WestJet. No guests are permitted.
WestJet Rewards Gold and Platinum members	Members can access any Delta Sky Club and may bring 1 guest.	WestJet Gold and Platinum members can access any Delta Sky Club with a same-day boarding pass for a transborder flight between the U.S. and Canada operated by WestJet or Delta. One guest is permitted and must stay with the member for the entire stay.

Gameway

Location: Terminal E opposite gate 36
Opening Hours: Daily from 7 a.m. to 8 p.m.

Gameway Facilities

PlayStation 4, Xbox S, and Razer Tomahawk Gaming PC
Lounge chair
43-inch 4K TV
Gaming headphones, charging ports for electronic devices
Luggage storage

Gameway Access

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Access	Details	Fees and Policy
Day pass	Valid for passengers traveling on any airline	Up to 30 minutes: $17.99 Up to 1 hour: $27.99 Unlimited: $45.99 10% military discount 10% off when you follow Gameway on social media
Priority Pass	Valid for passengers traveling on any airline	Cardholders can use a game station for a 1-hour stay; each subsequent hour of game station usage is charged at a 10% discounted rate. Cardholders should confirm access availability with their issuer before visiting; access by some American Express cards may not be available at this Gameway location. Entrance includes 1 snack item and 1 bottle of water or soft drink (excluding Monster Energy). Priority Pass membership: Standard $99, Standard Plus $329, Prestige $469

Gameway House Rules

Payment is due upon arrival.
Be ready to be seated at the time of your reservation.

Minute Suites

Charlotte Douglas International Airport has 2 Minute Suites:

Main Terminal, atrium: 24/7
Concourse D/E connector near Gate D1: 24/7

Minute Suites Facilities

Private room with daybed and pullout trundle (accommodates up to 4 people)
DirecTV and Netflix
Wi-Fi
Minibar with drinks and snacks available to purchase
Showers

Minute Suites Access

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Access	Details	Fees and Policy
Day pass	Valid for passengers traveling on any airline	1 hour: $65 Additional 15-minute increments: $16.25 ($13.75 per 15 minutes after 2 hours) Extended 8-hour stay (after 9 p.m.): $215 30-minute shower: $30 Shower with suite rental: $20
Priority Pass	Valid for passengers traveling on any airline	Passengers may access a suite for a 1-hour stay. Additional hours may be purchased for a discounted rate of $34. Up to 3 guests may accompany the member in the same suite. Shower facilities: $20 per 30 minutes Priority Pass membership: Standard $99, Standard Plus $329, Prestige $469

Minute Suites House Rules

Up to 4 guests are permitted per suite.
Members may be asked to present a credit card to cover incidentals.
Discounted rates are offered to pilots, airline employees, and the military.
Nursing and pumping mothers may stay free of charge for 30 minutes.

USO Lounge

Location: Main Terminal, atrium
Opening Hours: Daily from 6 a.m. to 6 p.m.

USO Lounge Facilities

Coffee, tea, snacks, and light meals
Wi-FI
Charging stations
TVs
Gaming
Library
USO staff and volunteers for information services

USO Lounge Access

Active duty, reserve, and guard service members and their families are permitted in the lounge. Veterans are also welcome in the lounge.

Connecting Between Terminals for Lounge Access

Passengers have access to all concourses once they have cleared security. There are no trains or buses required to move around, so it’s possible to walk between connections or when accessing a lounge in another concourse.

Without the need to reclear security, passengers can spend more time relaxing in the lounge before their flight. The 2 furthest gates are just a 15-minute walk from each other, but it’s still advisable to leave plenty of time to walk from a lounge to your departure gate.

Best Credit Cards to Access Priority Pass Lounges

There are several great credit cards that give cardholders access to the Priority Pass lounge network. The network includes The Club CLT, Gameway, and Minute Suite at CLT, plus access to over 1,300 other airport lounges worldwide. Since Priority Pass is the largest airport lounge network worldwide, you’ll almost always find one available to you no matter where you’re traveling.

A top card that offers best-in-class lounge access is the Amex Platinum card. In addition to access to Priority Pass lounges upon enrollment, Amex Platinum cardholders also get access to top-notch Amex Centurion lounges, Plaza Premium Lounges, 10 visits to Delta Sky Clubs (when flying Delta) with the ability to unlock unlimited visits through spend, Escape Lounges – The Centurion Studio Partner — 8 airport lounge networks for the price of 1!

Another excellent option for lounge access is the Chase Sapphire Reserve^®.

Here are some other excellent cards with Priority Pass access (may require enrollment):

Amex Business Platinum card
Citi Prestige^® Card
Marriott Bonvoy Brilliant^® American Express^® Card
U.S. Bank Altitude^® Reserve Visa Infinite^® Card

Final Thoughts

With American Airlines operating 90% of flights from CLT, it’s not surprising that it has the only airline lounge at the airport. The 2 Admirals Clubs welcome premium passengers, Admirals Club members, and elite AAdvantage and OneWorld members while also enabling any passenger flying with American Airlines to purchase a day pass for $79.

In early 2020, American Express opened one of its largest Centurion Lounges at CLT, much to the delight of those with Amex credit cards. The airport’s compact and convenient layout means that passengers inside the secure area can move between concourses for lounge access without needing to clear security twice.